Abstract: Living library has been receiving a wide attention in the library community at home and abroad with its new service conceptand service mode. If the library draws lessons from the service mode of living hbrary, it will be beneficial for developing reader knowledge resource, enhancing library services function. This paper analyses the development status of living libraries in China, the feasibility of the living library services carried out by public libraries, and puts forward services strategies.

Key words: living book; living library; public library; reader service